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Everything you need to know about Krishna Market: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Kavita Srinivasan: No fixed rule for success in showbiz (With Image)

May 19, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Southern actress Kavita Srinivasan, who is making her Telugu debut with a negative role in revenge-drama "Kalicharan", feels there is no foolproof plan to be successful in showbiz.

45th Session of Indian Labour Conference concludes

May 19, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): The 45th Session of the Indian Labour Conference concluded in New Delhi with a resolve to provide universal social security coverage and assured pension to the entire working population.

May consider tougher laws for juveniles: Tirath

May 14, 2013 at 3:10 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The government might consider amending existing laws to make them tougher for juveniles who commit heinous crimes repeatedly, a minister said Tuesday.

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate IBSA Women's Forum meet today

May 14, 2013 at 10:06 AM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the fifth India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) women's forum meet here today

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate fifth IBSA women's forum meet tomorrow

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the fifth India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) women's forum meet on Tuesday.

Siddaramaiah sworn-in as Karnataka CM (Lead:Siddaramaiah)

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (ANI): K. Siddaramaiah, who led the Congress Party to victory in the May 5 assembly elections in Karnataka, took oath as the state's 22nd chief minister on Monday.

Siddaramaiah sworn in as Karnataka chief minister

May 13, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (IANS) Karnataka Governor H.R. Bhardwaj Monday swore in Siddaramaiah as the 28th chief minister of the state at the sprawling Kaneetarava stadium in the city centre.

'Go Goa Gone' gets clearance in Goa, banned in Kuwait

May 10, 2013 at 1:02 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna's D.K.'s "Go Goa Gone" has got a clearance certificate from the Goa government, but the movie hasn't got a green signal in Kuwait and Nepal.

South Korea cuts interest rates

May 9, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Seoul, May 9 (IANS) South Korea's central bank unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 percent Thursday, altering the policy rate for the first time in seven months.

Karnataka Congress chief Parameshwara loses

May 8, 2013 at 5:44 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) He may have helped steer the Congress win in Karnataka but the party's state unit president G. Parameshwara Wednesday lost to the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) from the Koratagere assembly constituency.

I should have flirted with Robert Redford and Paul Newman, says Martha Stewart

May 7, 2013 at 3:13 PM

New York, May 7 (ANI): Martha Stewart has admitted that she didn't flirt with Hollywood heartthrobs Robert Redford and Paul Newman as a young woman.

Motorsports: Rookie Nayan dominates

May 6, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Team Rayo Racing's Nayan Chatterjee from Mumbai provided a sensational start to the 2013 karting season as he topped in the senior category and was placed second among juniors in the JK Tyre MMS Rotax Kart Open championship here.

Karan Johar vs Saif Ali Khan at box office this week (IANS Preview)

May 6, 2013 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Do you want to have fun with zombies or teenagers? This Friday Zombie comedy "Go Goa Gone", produced by Saif Ali Khan, and teenage-drama "Gippi" from Karan Johar's stable are hitting the screens -- take your pick.

Indian man drowns off Bahrain beach

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

The body of Sajith Somarajan Pillai was Sunday found on the Al Jazair beach of the country, the Gulf Daily News reported Monday.

Hyderabad group offers rescued dogs for free adoption

May 4, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) Bring home a forever friend this weekend: That is the slogan of a group of volunteers here offering rescued dogs for free adoption.

'Gippi' will make its own mark, says Divya Dutta

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Dharma Productions' "Gippi" and Saif Ali Khan's production "Go Goa Gone" are hitting the screens together May 10, but actress Divya Dutta, who plays a mother to a teenage girl in "Gippi", is not worried. She says her movie has its niche audience.

Campaigning ends for Karnataka assembly election

May 3, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Bangalore, May 3 (ANI): Campaigning for the Karnataka assembly election came to an end on Friday evening.

How about a 'Zombie Keel-er' donut?

May 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Picture this - a donut, dipped in white chocolate, topped with blood red jelly and dark blueberry compote - it's the 'Zombie Keel-er', a special donut created as part of a tie-up with Bollywood's upcoming zombie comedy "Go Goa Gone".

Culture Minister opens renovated gallery of Tanjore and Mysore schools of paintings at Delhi's Nat

May 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): Union Minister for Culture Chandresh Kumari Katoch re-opened the renovated gallery of Tanjore and Mysore schools of paintings at the National Museum here on Friday. The gallery comprises of 88 paintings.

'Go Goa Gone' made in lesser budget than Saif's usual films

May 3, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Filmmaker Krishna D.K., who is awaiting the release of his zombie comedy film "Go Goa Gone", says the budget of the film is much lesser than any of Saif Ali Khan "kind of films".

YVS Chowdary to direct two sequels to his hit films

May 2, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Telugu filmmaker YVS Chowdary, who is awaiting the release of his directorial venture "Rey", is keen to direct sequels to two of his Telugu hits -- "Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo" and "Seethayya" -- over the next two years.

Shooting for Saif, Ileana romantic-comedy to start in June

May 2, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) After wrapping up zombie comedy "Go Goa Gone", director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. will start shooting for Saif Ali Khan and Ileana D'Cruz starrer romantic comedy in June.

Activists demand SC, ST sub plans as legislation

April 27, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Activists and former bureaucrats working on Dalit issues Saturday demanded that two sub-plans for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes be passed as legislation to help in uplifting the marginalised groups.

Krishna says he is a 'foot soldier trying to pump up support for Congress'

April 27, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 27 (ANI): Former External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Saturday dismissed media speculation that he would be a probable chief ministerial candidate if the Congress Party comes to power in Karnataka, saying he was a foot soldier of the party and was making attempt to garner support for the outfit in his own capacity.

Krishna says he is a 'foot soldier trying to pump up support for Congress'

April 27, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 27 (ANI): Former External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Saturday dismissed media speculation that he would be a probable chief ministerial candidate if the Congress Party comes to power in Karnataka, saying he was a foot soldier of the party and was making attempt to garner support for the outfit in his own capacity.

Krishna distressed over 'inhuman' attack on Sarabjit Singh inside Pak jail

April 27, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 27 (ANI): Expressing shock over the brutal attack on Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan, former External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Saturday said the Indian High Commission in Islamabad should take up the matter very seriously with the Pakistani authorities.

Proud to be part of 'Kalicharan': Chandini

April 27, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Chennai, April 27 (IANS) Southern actress Chandini Tamilarasan, who is making her Telugu debut with upcoming action-drama "Kalicharan", is proud to be associated with the project. She says she is happy to have bagged such an important role early on in her career.

One of every five Indian kids acutely malnourished: Krishna Tirath

April 26, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Nearly 20 percent of children in the country suffer from acute malnutrition, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath informed the Lok sabha Friday.

Granules India's net profit up by 8 percent

April 25, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Hyderabad, April 25 (IANS) Granules India Ltd., a fast growing pharmaceutical manufacturing company, has reported eight percent growth in the net profit during 2012-13.

Man gets 10 years jail for raping minor

April 24, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A Delhi court has sentenced a man for 10 years jail for raping the minor daughter of his friend after entering his house, when her parents were not there and she was sleeping.

Ben Kingsley to be in India to shoot for 'Avengers 2'?

April 23, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) "Gandhi" fame Oscar award winning British actor Ben Kingsley is likely to come to India in September to shoot a film.

Getting a divorce can be hard on your finances

April 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Sydney, Apr. 22 (ANI): Divorcing your spouse can be a very expensive affair, according to a research.

Names celebs went by before they became famous

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New York, Apr 21 (ANI): Celebrities often go under false names or what you would say stage names, rather that abiding by their original.

Not just a guest appearance in 'Go Goa Gone': Saif

April 19, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan, who plays the role of a zombie slayer named Boris in his forthcoming co-production "Go Goa Gone", says his part is more than just a guest appearance.

Vijay Sethupathi-Kreshna team up for untitled Tamil film

April 18, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Chennai, April 18 (IANS) Tamil actors Vijay Sethupathi and Krishna have teamed up for an untitled Tamil film to be produced by Jhabak brothers, known for making movies like "Anjathe" and "Poda Podi".

Foreign Trade Policy announcement is the right step at the right time: CII President

April 18, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (ANI): Welcoming the announcement and complementing the government, S. Gopalakrishnan, President, CII, said that "This announcement is the right step at right time as it could revive investors' confidence in SEZs".

Anand Sharma announces sops to revive exports

April 18, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): In a bid to revive India's exports, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma today extended several benefits to spur exports and to encourage domestic manufacturing to reduce dependence on imports.

Karnataka poll: Nominations close, Congressman richest candidate

April 17, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Bangalore, April 17 (IANS) Nominations for the May 5 Karnataka assembly poll ended Wednesday with the highlight of the last day of filing papers being richest candidate, Priya Krishna of the Congress, entering the fray in a Bangalore constituency.

Combination of fear, comedy will pull in audiences: Raj Nidimoru

April 13, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) "Go Goa Gone" co-director Raj Nidimoru believes a heady combination of fear and comedy will work amongst today's audience.

Delhi to host Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM4)

April 8, 2013 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Energy ministers from more than 20 of the world's leading economies will gather here on April 17-18 for the fourth international Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM4).

'Digital mirror' brings new meaning to shopping

April 8, 2013 at 2:05 PM

London, Apr. 8 (ANI): Brisbane-based entrepreneur Yazz Krishna has taken a giant leap, rolling out retail technology across the country connecting the real world with the digital.

I missed Manisha while making 'Dee Saturday Night': Prakash

April 1, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Filmmaker Jay Prakash says Manisha Koirala is his lucky mascot and that she was supposed to play the protagonist in "Dee Saturday Night".

'Nadigayin Diary' not a dirty picture, says director (With Image)

March 31, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Chennai, March 31 (IANS) "Nadigayin Diary", a dubbed Tamil version of Malayalam movie "Climax", based on the controversial life of late actress Silk Smitha, is not dirty, director Anil asserted and added that it is as an emotional story.

Zombie films cater to two types of people: Krishna D.K. (Interview)

March 31, 2013 at 10:50 AM

Chennai, March 31 (IANS) With approximately a million hits within three days since the release of the trailer of his film "Go Go Gone", touted to be India's first zombie film, filmmaker Krishna D.K. says zombie culture in India is catching up and these films usually cater to two types of audiences.

Sonia seeks Krishna's help on Karnataka poll candidates

March 29, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, March 29 (IANS) Amid reports of sharp differences among Karnataka Congress leaders over candidates for the May 5 assembly polls, former state chief minister S.M. Krishna arrived in New Delhi Friday to assist Congress president Sonia Gandhi to resolve the issue.

Manisha Koirala in 'Market 2'?

March 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Director Jay Prakash is keen to sign Manisha Koirala for "Market 2" after she returns from New York, where she is undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer.

Ambika turns director for 'Nizhal'

March 27, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Chennai, March 27 (IANS) Yesteryear actress Ambika, a popular south Indian face of the 1980s, has wielded the megaphone for upcoming Tamil-Malayalam bilingual romantic-thriller "Nizhal".

Hindu community in Pakistan celebrates Holi

March 27, 2013 at 9:46 AM

Karachi, Mar.27 (ANI): Hindus across Pakistan are celebrating Holi, the vibrant festival of colours.

'Go Goa Gone' trailer trending online

March 26, 2013 at 3:38 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The trailer of directors Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K's upcoming zombie comedy film "Go Goa Gone" has started trending on social networking site Twitter after its online release Tuesday.

LFW: My line celebrates my heritage, says Krishna Mehta

March 24, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Designer Krishna Mehta, who displayed an edgy, colourful and elegant collection at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013, says that her line is a celebration of her Indian heritage.

Cabinet to take up shale gas policy in two weeks: Moily

March 24, 2013 at 5:38 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Cabinet will take up the crucial shale gas exploration policy in two weeks, Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily said Sunday

Civilian killed in Kashmir militant attack

March 24, 2013 at 4:42 PM

Srinagar, March 24 (IANS) A civilian, critically injured when militants fired at a police patrol in Sopore town in Jammu and Kashmir Sunday afternoon, died of his injuries in a hospital. A police constable was also injured in the attack.

Congress sets up polls committees for Karnataka

March 23, 2013 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) As part of preparations for the forthcoming assembly polls in Karnataka, the Congress Saturday set up campaign committee and manifesto committees for the state.

Carbon market experts favour simplified CDM procedures

March 15, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Carbon market experts support simplified Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) procedures and standardised criteria for sustainable development as preferred options for new market mechanisms, according to a FICCI survey released Friday.

Centre asks states to set up nutrition councils

March 15, 2013 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The central government has asked state governments to set up state-level nutrition councils to address the problem of malnutrition, the Lok Sabha was informed Friday.

India can become next app superpower: Experts

March 13, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) India has the ability to become the next app superpower due to its enormous consumption power and potential, said a panel of experts at the 14th edition of Ficci-Frames 2013 here Wednesday.

Decision on anti-rape law bill cannot be taken in haste: Khurshid

March 12, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 12 (ANI): With the Union Cabinet deferring the anti-rape law bill, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said the decision cannot be taken in haste, and added it is important that both the government and the opposition agree on it.

Congress backs Advani's 'people disillusioned with BJP' remark

March 11, 2013 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11. (ANI): Congress Party on Monday endorsed the statement of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani that the people are disillusioned with the main opposition party.

Congress backs Advani's 'people disillusioned with BJP' remark

March 11, 2013 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11. (ANI): Congress Party on Monday endorsed the statement of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran leader Lal Krishna Advani that the people are disillusioned with the main opposition party.

Efficient debt market needed to boost growth: Rangarajan

March 8, 2013 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Indian government must encourage financial innovation and make the debt market efficient in order to boost investments and growth, chairman of the Prime Minister's economic advisory council C. Rangarajan said Friday.

No increase in juvenile crimes

March 6, 2013 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Incidents of juvenile crime have not recorded a constant increase in the last five years, the Rajya Sabha was informed Wednesday.

'Nankam Pirai' - worst tribute to Bram Stoker (Tamil Movie Review)

March 1, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Film: "Nankam Pirai"; Actors: Sudheer Sukumaran, Monal Gajjar, Shraddha Das, Prabhu, Aryan, Priyan Nambiar, Nassar, Krishna and Sana Oberoi; Director: Vinayan; Rating: *

Allocation to women and child development ministry hiked

February 28, 2013 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Thursday proposed to hike the allocation to the women and child development ministry by 15 percent from Rs.17,263 crore ($3,219 million) to Rs.20,350 crore ($3,795 million) this fiscal.

Three charred to death in Meghalaya

February 27, 2013 at 10:03 PM

Shillong, Feb 27 (IANS) A woman, her baby boy and another minor were charred to death in her house in Meghalaya, police said Wednesday.

Meira Kumar expresses sorrow over Kolkata fire

February 27, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Wednesday expressed sorrow at the loss of many lives in a fire accident in a market in Sealdah area of Kolkata.

No lowering of age of juvenile under law: Krishna Tirath

February 27, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The government Wednesday ruled out reducing the age of a juvenile under the law, saying it would go against the interests of the nation's juvenile population.

World's largest Vedic temple to be ready by 2016, says Iskcon

February 25, 2013 at 8:59 PM

Kolkata, Feb 25 (IANS) The International Society of Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) Monday said the world's largest Vedic temple 'Chandrodaya Mandir', which is under construction at West Bengal's Mayapur, would be inaugurated in 2016.

Sulabh comes to the aid of Vrindavan's widows

February 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Vrindavan Feb 24 (IANS) Hundreds of widows of Vrindavan, who have lived a life of penury, earning a meagre 5 rupees each day for singing early-morning bhajans at temples here, now have a life of dignity, thanks to non-governmental organisation Sulabh Interntional.

Visually impaired navigators guide drivers in unique car rally in Ahmedabad

February 17, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 17 (ANI): In a reversal of roles, the visually impaired guided the able sighted through the rally course that was organised in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

I was curled up in agony for 20 years, says Padma Lakshmi

February 17, 2013 at 3:22 PM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): Padma Lakshmi has revealed that she use to suffer crushing fatigue and mood swings before she was diagnosed with 'endometrosis' at he age of 36.

Forest Whitaker gets stopped and frisked at NYC shop

February 17, 2013 at 1:53 PM

New York, Feb 17 (ANI): Forest Whitaker was stopped and accused of stealing as he was leaving a store in New York on Saturday.

Lakhs take holy dip in Konark

February 17, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 17 (IANS) More than five lakh devotees Sunday took a holy dip in Odisha's temple town Konark and offered prayers to the sun god on the occasion of Magha Saptami.

Playback singer Malavika gets married

February 16, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Telugu playback singer Malavika, who started her singing career with romantic-drama "Gangotri", entered wedlock here Saturday.

US fixed mortgage rates remain unchanged

February 15, 2013 at 1:22 PM

Washington, Feb 15 (IANS) US fixed mortgage rates remained unchanged this week and continued to support the housing recovery, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey released by Freddie Mac.

Global mobile phone sales declined in 2012

February 14, 2013 at 12:25 PM

San Francisco, Feb 14 (IANS) Market research firm Gartner said in its latest research that worldwide mobile phone sales declined in 2012 for the first time since 2009.

ICAI organises discussion on multifarious benefits of SME listing

February 10, 2013 at 12:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb.10 (ANI): The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) organized a discussion on "SME Listing: Multifarious Benefits" at the Russian Culture Centre, Delhi, recently.

Vedanta inks sponsorship deal with Krishna Poonia

February 7, 2013 at 10:19 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 7 (IANS) Vedanta Group Thursday inked a two-year sponsorship agreement with discus thrower Krishna Poonia, the first Indian female athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal, a company official said.

Padmapriya buries the hatchet with Nishad (Malayalam Movie Snippets)

February 7, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Thiruvanathapuram, Feb 7 (IANS) Actress Padmapriya has finally resolved the ongoing feud with Malayalam filmmaker M.A. Nishad after an open discussion.

Hindustan Zinc to sponsor Krishna Poonia

February 5, 2013 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Discus thrower Krishna Poonia, the first Indian female athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal, will be sponsored by Vedanta Group company Hindustan Zinc for two years.

New anti-rape laws will create fear among offenders: Krishna Tirath

February 2, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 2 (ANI): Reiterating that the government is committed to ensure stringent punishment for crimes against women, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath on Saturday said that the ordinance approved by the Union Cabinet on the basis of the Justice Verma Committee report, will definitely create fear among the criminal elements of the society.

Declining sex-ratio cause for concern, says Tirath

January 24, 2013 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Union Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath Thursday expressed concern over the declining sex-ratio, specially in affluent sections of society.

PM gives away National Bravery Awards to 22 children

January 24, 2013 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday presented the National Bravery Awards to 22 children from 12 states across the country at his residence.

Now kids may know me as Kanta Ben: Juhi Chawla

January 22, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla, who kids fondly remember as 'Banku Ki mummy' from "Bhoothnath", hopes to create a new image with yet another children's film "Main Krishna Hoon" and connect with young audiences.

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate conference on implementation of PWDVA

January 21, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the sixth national conference on implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005) here today.

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate conference on implementation of PWDVA

January 21, 2013 at 11:04 AM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the sixth national conference on implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005) here today.

Emraan to groove at cousin Mohit Suri's wedding party

January 19, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Actor Emraan Haashmi will dance as part a special family act for cousin, film director Mohit Suri, who is tying the knot with his long-time lady love actress Udita Goswami later this month.

Krishna Tirath to inaugurate conference on implementation of PWDVA- 2005

January 18, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan.18 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath will inaugurate the sixth national conference on implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005) on January 21.

India-US economic ties not realised: US think tank

January 9, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) The full potential of India-US economic relationship is far from being realised, chiefly due to the actions and inactions of the two governments, according to a US think tank.

Krishna, Deora appointed to CWC

January 7, 2013 at 9:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The Congress Monday appointed former union ministers S.M. Krishna and Murli Deora as permanent invitees to the party's highest policy-making body, the Congress Working Committee.

Four die of suffocation in Ghaziabad

January 7, 2013 at 7:43 PM

Ghaziabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Four security guards died due to asphyxiation in two separate incidents here, police said Monday.

Acting was subconscious decision: Tamil actress Aishwarya

January 6, 2013 at 3:59 PM

Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) Debutante Aishwarya Arjun, daughter of Tamil actor Arjun, says it was not a conscious decision to enter filmland.

Minister favours death penalty in Delhi gang-rape case

January 4, 2013 at 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath Friday said she was in favour of capital punishment for the Delhi gang-rape accused.

Why Pongal is important for business of cinema?

January 2, 2013 at 12:47 PM

Chennai, Jan 2 (IANS) Come Pongal and cineastes in southern India flock to theatres in large numbers giving the film industry special reason to celebrate the four-day harvest festival.

Foreign arrivals went up by six percent in 2012

December 31, 2012 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country in 2012 (till November) increased by nearly six per cent over the same period in 2011, the tourism ministry said Monday.

Nearly 250 militants waiting to sneak into Kashmir: BSF

December 27, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Jammu, Dec. 27 (ANI): According to Border Security Force (BSF), nearly 250 militants were waiting to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir across the border.

Older workers 'better at decision-making'

December 27, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Washington, December 27 (ANI): Older decision makers are more conscientious - careful and organized - as compared to those in younger age groups, a new study has revealed.

Dairy farm in Pune opts for musical therapy to boost milk production

December 25, 2012 at 5:57 PM

Pune, Dec. 25 (ANI): A dairy farm near Pune opted for musical therapy to soothe its dairy cows in order to boost milk yields.

Pune dairy farm opts for musical therapy to boost milk production

December 25, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Pune, Dec 25 (ANI): A farm near Pune in Maharashtra has opted for musical therapy to soothe its dairy cows in order to boost milk yields.

Putin visit: Krishna to Kudankulam on Indian agenda (Comment)

December 23, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Exactly a year ago, a news-break by IANS rocked the Indian parliament about an imminent legal ban on the Bhagvad Gita, Hinduism's revered text and philosophical treatise, in Russia, forcing Moscow's intervention. The crisis blew over and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon), the official name of the Hare Krishna Movement, continued to exercise the right to distribute the Gita's Russian translation.

Delhi gangrape: Sushma Swaraj demands special parliament session

December 22, 2012 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj Saturday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to call a special session of parliament to frame a law providing for exemplary punishment for crimes against women.